BARISHAL:  Two youths were sentenced to life in prison by a district court for killing a sixth grader after raping her in Barishal.

On Sunday (July 14), Judge Md Abu Shamim Azad of District and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal also fined them Taka 2 lakhs each. Otherwise, 2 years of punishment will be applicable.

The convicts were- Monir Kha, 27, son of Sentu Kha of Arjikalikapur area under Airport Police Station of Barisal city and Rubel, 26, son of Kalam Mira. 

Rubel is on the run.

BDST: 1521 HRS, JULY 14, 2019

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